An audio podcast of the GraceLink Bible curriculum for Kindergarten classes.The mission of the GraceLink curriculum is to help children joyfully experience God's grace and respond by showing love to God (worship), Showing love to family and friends (community), Serving others in their world (service…
Do you like talking to your friends? You can talk to Jesus just like a friend anytime, anywhere, about anything, just as Daniel did. Memory Verse -- [Daniel] prayed, giving thanks to his God. DANIEL 6:10, NIV. We worship God when we pray.
Has anyone ever wanted you to do something wrong? What did you do? Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were asked to do something wrong too. Memory Verse -- We will serve the Lord. JOSHUA 24:15, NIV. We worship God when we refuse to do wrong things.
Have you ever had a dream? Was it fun remembering it when you woke up? A long time ago a king had a strange dream. Memory Verse -- I want to . . . tell people the Good News about God's grace. ACTS 20:24, ICB. We worship God when we tell others about Him.
What is your favorite food? your favorite song? Are all of these the best choices for you? Daniel and his friends made a good choice. Memory Verse -- Reject the wrong and choose the right. ISAIAH 7:15, NIV. We worship God when we choose good things.
Memory Verse -- We have promised by the Lord that we will be friends. 1 SAMUEL 20:42, ICB. People who love Jesus keep their promises.
Has anyone done something unkind to you? What did you do? David shows us how to do good to someone who is mean to us.Memory Verse -- Let us not become weary in doing good. GALATIANS 6:9, NIV We can do good even when others aren't nice to us.
Who is your best friend? What do you like to do together? David and Jonathan were best friends who loved each other. Memory Verse -- Jonathan . . . loved [David] as himself. 1 SAMUEL 18:3, NIV. True friends love each other.
Are you important to God? What about your parents, or your friend next door? God thinks all people are important. Even a young shepherd boy named David. Memory Verse -- “People look at the outside of a person, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 SAMUEL 16
Can you think of the best day you've ever had? The best place you've ever been? The best gift you've ever received? Heaven will be all of those things and better! Here's how Emma learned about heaven. "We are looking forward to a new heaven." 2 PETER 3:1
Have you ever known someone who died? Jesus died. But God raised Him back to life. "We believe that Jesus died and rose again." 1 THESSALONIANS 4:14, NIV. We praise Jesus because He died and rose again.
Have you ever had to do something really hard? Jesus did something really hard for you. "You are worthy . . . God, to receive glory and honor and power." REVELATION 4:11, NIV. We praise Jesus for doing hard things for us.
Who reminds you to wash your hands before you eat? A long time ago Jesus helped His friends wash before supper, but it wasn't their hands He was concerned about! "He now showed them . . . his love." JOHN 13:1, NIV We praise Jesus for showing us His love.
For what do you like to thank Jesus? How do you show Him you love Him? Long ago, people praised Him with a parade, palm branches, and loud voices. "Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!" LUKE 19:38, NIV. We worship Jesus when we praise Hi
Has someone you love been sick—so sick that they died? The Bible tells about two sisters who didn't want their brother to die. They wanted Jesus to help him. "Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus." JOHN 11:5, NIV. Jesus does what is best for us.
Who is your neighbor? Is it the person who lives next door to you? Jesus said that to be a good neighbor means more than that! "Love your neighbor as yourself." LUKE 10:27, NIV. God wants us to show love to everyone.
Do you know someone that other people don't like? Do you think Jesus likes that person? What would you do if you knew no one liked you? " [Jesus] came to seek and to save what was lost." LUKE 19:10, NIV. Jesus wants everyone to be in His family.
Who is your favorite grown-up besides your parents? Is it your grandma or grandpa? Your Sabbath School teacher? When Jesus was on earth, He was many children's favorite grown-up. Let's see why. "Let the little children come to me." LUKE 18:16, NIV. Jesus
Do you like animals? What do you like to do with animals? Pet them? Feed them? Jesus liked animals too. He probably cared for them like this. "Be kind . . . to one another." EPHESIANS 4:32, NIV. We serve God when we are kind.
What do you like to do most in Sabbath School and church? Sing songs? Give an offering? Listen to stories about Jesus? "And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature." LUKE 2:52, NIV. We learn so that we can help others.
What are some new things you are learning to do? Are you learning new ways to help around the house? When you do your best work, you are growing up to be like Jesus. "Even a child is known by his actions." PROVERBS 20:11, NIV. We serve God when we do our
How do you show someone that you love them? Do you give them lots of hugs? Are you kind to them? Do you give them presents? Do you do what they ask? Do you help them? "Then he went down to Nazareth . . . and was obedient." LUKE 2:51, NIV. We are like Jesu
Have you ever given someone the perfect birthday present? How did you feel when that person opened your gift? “God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 CORINTHIANS 9:7, NIV. We worship Jesus when we bring our offerings to Him.
Have you ever hoped for something special, such as a certain birthday present? Did you get it? “The Lord has done great things for us.” PSALM 126:3, NIV. We worship Jesus when we tell others about Him.
What do you do when something really wonderful happens? Do you want to tell someone else? Do you ever feel like singing? “Every perfect gift is from God.” JAMES 1:17, ICB. Jesus is God's precious gift to us.
Have you ever been on a long trip? Have you wished you could stop and rest? A long time ago Mary and Joseph traveled to a city called Bethlehem. That trip changed their lives. “Thanks be to God for his . . . gift!” 2 CORINTHIANS 9:15, NIV. We worship God
Have you ever planted a seed? Did it grow fast or slow? Short or tall? Are you growing? “Grow in the grace . . . of . . . Jesus.” 2 PETER 3:18, NIV. God's love helps us grow to be more like Him.
Have you ever disobeyed your parents? How did you feel about what you had done? Did you wonder if they would still love you?“You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive.” PSALM 86:5, NKJV. God is always ready to forgive us.
Have you ever lost your favorite toy? Did you look every place you could think of? Your lost toy is like a coin in a story Jesus told. “[God] said, ‘I love you . . . with a love that will last forever.' ” JEREMIAH 31:3, ICB We are important and precious t
Have you ever been in a store or at a park, and when you looked up you couldn't see your parents? Did you feel lost? Did you cry? You probably felt like the sheep in a story Jesus once told “[Jesus says,] ‘You can be sure that I will be with you always.'
Have you ever felt really sad about something? So sad that you cried? That's how the mother in our story today felt. “God has come to help his people.” LUKE 7:16, NIV. We serve God when we help people who are sad.
When something wonderful happens to you, whom do you tell about it? A long time ago something wonderful happened to a blind man. Whom do you think he told? “One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!” JOHN 9:25, NIV. We serve God when we tell others
Some things you just can't do by yourself. And when you need a friend to help you, you're always glad when one is there. But would your friends cut a hole in the roof for you? “There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” PROVERBS 18:24, NIV. We s
Have you ever had a high fever? Do you remember how it felt to be so hot and sick? A long time ago Jesus helped someone with a high fever. “I was sick and you looked after me.” MATTHEW 25:36, NIV We serve God when we help sick people.
How do you feel when someone you love is sick? What do you do? “I pray that you may enjoy good health.” 3 JOHN 2, NIV. We serve God when we pray for the sick.
Have you ever been scared of something, like a loud thunderstorm or a big dog? Elisha's servant was afraid. But Elisha knew what to do. “Pray for each other.” JAMES 5:16, NIV. We help others when we pray for them.
Do you think God knows about the tiniest ant crawling along? He does. He cares about little things. A long time ago God showed someone how much He cared about a little thing. “Serve each other with love.” GALATIANS 5:13, ICB. We can help others, even in s
Do you complain about what's for supper? I hope not! But I think if you were a student at the school Elisha visited, you might have a good reason to complain about the stew. “For I will surely show you kindness.” 2 SAMUEL 9:7, NIV God helps us see and sup
Have you ever visited a friend's house and been given good food to eat and a comfortable place to sleep? A woman did that for Elisha. “If one falls down, his friend can help him up.” ECCLESIASTES 4:10, NIV God's people are kind to one another.
Has your family ever asked to borrow something from a neighbor? Some flour, or perhaps a tool? A poor widow once borrowed some unusual things. “Elisha replied, . . . ‘How can I help you?' ” 2 KINGS 4:2, NIV. God's people care for one another.
Do you want to go to heaven? What do you want to see there? What do you want to do? Elijah wanted to go too “God . . . gives power and strength to his people.” PSALM 68:35, NIV. God gives us power.
Do you remember ever being really, really sick? So sick that you thought you might never get well? That happened to the widow's son “The Lord . . . cares for those who trust in him.” NAHUM 1:7, NIV. God will always answer our prayers.
Paige sat on the porch, ready to bite into her last cookie. Her friend Julie came running over. Uh-oh. What should Paige do? When Elijah was hungry, someone shared with him. “He is our God and we are . . . under his care.” PSALM 95:7, NIV. God uses others
When you're hungry, who feeds you? God fed Elijah in a special way. “My God will meet all your needs.” PHILIPPIANS 4:19, NIV. God loves us and gives us everything we need.
What will you be when you grow up? Will you be a leader like Samuel? Samuel continued as judge . . . all the days of his life. 1 SAMUEL 7:15, NIV. I will serve Jesus all my life.
When someone calls you to come, do you go quickly? Or do you move slowly, or not at all? Little Samuel heard someone calling him. What do you think he did? Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening. 1 SAMUEL 3:9, NIV. We serve God when we listen to His v
Have you ever wondered about people who help at church? You can help too. For his whole life he will be given . . . to the Lord. 1 SAMUEL 1:28, NIV We serve God when we help God's leaders.
Have you ever felt really sad about something? So sad that you cried? That's how Hannah felt. May . . . God . . . grant you what you have asked of him. 1 SAMUEL 1:17, NIV. We serve God when we help others.
Have you ever been away from home with nothing to eat? One day many people were far away from home at mealtime. But Jesus had a surprise for them! “Do not forget . . . to share with others.” HEBREWS 13:16, NIV. Friends share with others.
Do you have a special friend? What do you do with your special friend? Did you know Jesus had special friends? “A friend loves at all times.” PROVERBS 17:17, NIV. Friends always care for each other.
When you hear some good news, what do you do? Do you tell someone about it? Maybe you like to tell your brother or sister. Maybe you want to tell a friend. It's fun to share good news! “You are my friends.” JOHN 15:14, NIV. Jesus calls us to be His friend
Do you like parties? Do you like to eat yummy food and play games with your family and friends? Jesus liked to have fun, too! He liked to visit with His family and His friends. “Burst into songs of joy together.” ISAIAH 52:9, NIV. We have fun with our fam